This new book is printed in German but an English translation of the directions is available after market. It is an A4 paperback with 32 pages and 26 patterns with black and white illustrations and lace images in grey tones. Each of these patterns is a square tatted motif. Each motif can stand alone for decorating or embellishing purposes and for jewelry. However, they are ideal to be combined in multiple repeats to create large lace pieces suitable for table runners, table clothes, bed spreads and more!

Although the basics are not taught, advance instructions are given for "wrapping" as in split ring tatting, making the last difficult join in outward facing rings, a central split ring and a split chain. All these techniques are used in the patterns.

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Worked with two Shuttles in only one round.

Begin with an starter picot around a paper clip at the black point on the diagram.

DS = Double stitch

SH = Shuttle, i.e. shuttle 1 (SH1) or shuttle 2 (SH2)

- = picot

+ = join

HS = Half stitch

Pattern repeat

Chain: * 6 DS with SH1 (core thread)

Ring A: 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 DS with SH2

Chain: 4 DS with SH1

Ring B: 3 + 3 - 3 - 3 DS with SH2, join to left ring

Chain: 4 DS with SH1

Ring C: 3 + 3 - 3 - 3 DS with SH2, join to left ring

Chain: 4 DS with SH1

Ring D: 3 + 3 - 3 - 3 DS with SH2, join to left ring

Chain: 4 DS with SH1

Ring E: 3 + 3 - 3 - 3 DS with SH2, join to left ring

Chain: 6 DS with SH1 (core thread), then turn work to back!

Inner Ring F: 3 - 1 - 3 DS with SH1, begin with second HS (over), before closing the ring,
bring the Shuttle through the ring to the front side.

Turn back to front side! *

Repeat * pattern * three times, join the last ring also at the right side.
Finish off ends. -Z

I was pleased to receive this review copy of the book from Petra herself. It will make a good addition to my personal reference library.